Mole-richardson #3 is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 33 ft33 ft tall and 110 ft long, taller than 76% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Mole-richardson #3
The primary purpose of Mole-richardson #3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Larry Fuller (private). It impounds the Colorado River-tr near Grand Junction.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 17 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/21/2004. That was over 22 years ago.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Grand Junction |
| River/Stream | Colorado River-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.08222, -108.40334 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Max Discharge | 24 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Larry Fuller |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02723 |
| Federal ID | CO02723 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |